Unmanned Systems News & Articles

The latest unmanned systems news for UAV, UAS, UGV, USV, UUV, drones and robotics. Articles on product launches and technological advances in unmanned and autonomous design, research and manufacture.

Skyeton Integrates Anti-Interceptor & Threat Detection Into Raybird UAV

Skyeton equips its flagship unmanned aerial system with active threat response to enhance survivability in contested airspace

May 06, 2026
Boxfish Luna ROV Supports Earth Day Livestream

Boxfish Robotics’ cinema-grade ROV enables live exploration of a unique Great Lakes ecosystem near a major nuclear facility

May 06, 2026
Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA Returns to Arlington, VA in September 2026

Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA 2026 will take place in Arlington, Virginia, from 14–16 September 2026, bringing together naval, government, and industry stakeholders to discuss maritime robotics, autonomous systems, and their integration into Hybrid Fleet development

May 05, 2026
Partners Selected to Prototype Autonomous Logistics Aircraft

Naval Air Systems Command has awarded the MARV-EL Increment 2 program to a team led by Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed aerial resupply systems for high-risk contested environments

May 05, 2026
DZYNE Secures Contract for ULTRA Turbo Aircraft & Advances Group-5 ISR Capabilities

DZYNE Technologies has secured a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to provide three ULTRA Turbo aircraft, delivering impressive endurance and high-altitude performance

May 05, 2026
Elsight Halo Connectivity Platform Added to DCMA Blue UAS List

Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has achieved Blue UAS listing under DCMA, confirming compliance with security and supply chain requirements while enabling faster procurement for U.S. military unmanned systems

May 05, 2026
Gremsy to Present UAV Payload & Imaging Solutions at XPONENTIAL USA

Gremsy will exhibit at XPONENTIAL USA 2026, showcasing its UAV payload and imaging systems alongside new solutions in pre-launch phase for the US market, designed for applications including public safety, industrial operations, DFR, and ISR

May 05, 2026
Taking Flight: Build Your Aviation Foundation with Embry-Riddle’s UAS Courses

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s UAS courses equip aspiring drone operators with practical skills, regulatory knowledge, and FAA certification preparation for careers in uncrewed aviation

May 05, 2026
MKS Launches Advanced SWIR Continuous Zoom Lens for Surveillance & Security Missions

MKS-Ophir's new Ophir SWIR 50-1000 mm lens provides enhanced broadband sensitivity and long-range identification across harsh environments

May 05, 2026
Hypercraft Unveils Software-Defined & Autonomous UGV for Tactical Operations

Designed for high-consequence environments, Hypercraft's new platform combines hybrid-electric power, edge processing, and modular open architecture

May 01, 2026
EAVISION Unveils Autonomous Drone Capabilities & Agricultural Solutions at Agrishow 2026

EAVISION is demonstrating its J150 drone technology to address uneven terrain and labor challenges in Brazil during the 2026 Agrishow

May 01, 2026
Most Read Articles on Unmanned Systems Technology in April 2026

We explored a number of key developments in April 2026 on UST, covering updates from SES AI, Sony, T-Motor, Honeywell Aerospace, and Red Cat Holdings

May 01, 2026
Meteksan Defence to Highlight Combat‑Proven Systems & Global Partnerships at SAHA 2026

Turkish defence leader prepares to exhibit advanced radar, electronic warfare, and sonar solutions while seeking new international technology transfer opportunities

May 01, 2026
Avilus Passes LBA Audit to Secure Continued Light UAS Operator Certificate

German Federal Aviation Office validates Avilus safety systems and operational maturity for unmanned flight operations

May 01, 2026
Teledyne FLIR & Emesent Expand Integration of LiDAR Payloads for Unmanned Systems

Teledyne FLIR and Emesent's new certification brings GPS-denied 3D mapping capabilities to unmanned aerial, ground, and radiation detection platforms

May 01, 2026
Allient Releases Humanoid Robotics Motor Selection Whitepaper

Allient has published a new whitepaper exploring how motor selection impacts the performance of humanoid robotics systems, with a focus on actuator design, system behavior, and the challenges of delivering precise, high-torque motion in compact, real-world applications

May 01, 2026
Rugged UAVs & Unmanned Systems for Challenging Government, Defence & Commercial Applications

ABRIS Design Group's systems have been fielded in the world’s toughest environments, including deserts, mountains and even Antarctica

Apr 30, 2026
Overwatch AI-Enabled Sensors & Software Enhance Florida State Guard Rapid Response Fleet

The Florida State Guard is integrating Overwatch Imaging’s autonomous sensors and AI software into its aviation fleet to bolster disaster response and search and rescue operations

Apr 30, 2026
Rajant Health & Videosoft Global Expand Cowbell Platform for Scalable Mobile Edge Intelligence

Rajant Health and Videosoft Global partner to integrate ultra-efficient video intelligence into distributed edge environments

Apr 30, 2026
BlueBird Aero Systems Signs Korea UAS Production MOU

BlueBird Aero Systems has signed an MOU with DSHT to explore a technology transfer program for the local production of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems in Korea, aligned with evolving defense needs

Apr 30, 2026
JOUAV & Systronics Partner to Deliver Advanced VTOL UAV Pilot Training in Thailand

JOUAV and regional partner Systronics are launching a certified training program in Chonburi to equip professionals with specialized VTOL flight and data processing skills

Apr 29, 2026
Who to see at XPO USA 2026

UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com are thrilled to be working with so many companies attending AUVSI's Xponential this year...

Apr 29, 2026
Black Swift Technologies & NOAA Validate Multi-UAS Hurricane Sensing

Black Swift Technologies and NOAA have demonstrated simultaneous multi-UAS hurricane sensing launched from a crewed aircraft, enabling persistent, low-altitude atmospheric data collection to improve tropical cyclone forecasting

Apr 29, 2026
Yearlong Cargo Drone Trial Launched Between Manhattan & Brooklyn

The Port Authority and Skyports Drone Services are launching a 12-month pilot program using uncrewed aircraft to transport medical cargo across the East River

Apr 29, 2026
MKS-Ophir Debuts New KAMU Long-Range Thermal Imaging Series & Advanced Optics

New MWIR SXGA camera series from MKS-Ophir enhances threat detection for C-UAS and long-range surveillance missions

Apr 29, 2026
UAVOS Delivers Advanced Carbon Rotor Blades for DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge

UAVOS is supplying high-performance rotor blades to U.S. startups engineering unmanned helicopters capable of carrying four times their own weight for the DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge

Apr 28, 2026
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